Pork afelia is a traditional Cypriot delicacy featuring succulent pork morsels bathed in a rich wine and coriander sauce. This versatile dish can be traced back centuries and is believed to have ancient Greek roots. The secret to its delightful flavor lies in the exquisite herbs and spices that infuse the meat, giving it a distinct aromatic profile and an unforgettable taste that tantalizes the senses. With its tender, fall-off-the-bone texture and incredibly flavorful sauce, pork afelia is an extraordinary culinary experience that is sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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AFELIA (PORK IN CORIANDER & WINE)
This is a Greek recipe for Pork that I copied from a magazine a few years ago. Unfortunately, I do not remember the name of the magazine. It was on Mediterranean Cooking, and I have since given it away to a friend.
Provided by Berts Kitchen Witch
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season the pork cubes with the salt, and pepper.
- Combine the coriander seeds with the wine in a large dish, add pork, and cover.
- Refrigerate for 2-4 hours, stirring once or twice.
- Heat oil in a large enough pot.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove pork from the wine marinade, and reserve the marinade.
- Brown pork, turning frequently,until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Add reserved marinade back into pot.
- Add enough water to just cover the meat.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer 30-45 minutes, until meat is fork tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Taste, and re season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
CORIANDER PORK (AFELIA)
Make and share this Coriander Pork (Afelia) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elaniemay
Categories Pork
Time 8h20m
Yield 1 dish, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the pork fillet cubes with 100 gram rose wine, coriander powder, cinnamon, garlic, olive oil and soy sauce.
- Marinate for at least 8 hours.
- Take the meat out of the marinade and make it dry.
- Stir fry for 15 minutes until the meat is nice and brown.
- Add the marinade and the rest of the wine,
- Boil on high heat until the liquid has evaporated,.
- Decorate with green coriander.
MY FAMILY'S AFELIA (CYPRIOT PORK DISH)
Categories Pork Stew Christmas Easter Low Carb Mother's Day Father's Day New Year's Eve Fall Spring Summer Winter
Yield 4 people
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- add cubed pork to a medium large saucepan with a little more than enough water to cover the meat and a pinch of salt. (you do not want to drown the pork, just enough so that it is covered). Bring the meat to a boil. When the fat rises to top in the form of a foam skim most of it off (i prefer to leave some of the fat as it mixes back in and gives a nice flavor, but you can take it all out if you want to cut more calories) Once the fat has been skimmed to your liking, reduce the heat to low, and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed and the meat starts to turn brown. You can stir occasionally to prevent meat at the bottom of the pan from burning. Once most of the liquid has absorbed and evaporated add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir. Then add the crushed coriander and keep mixing until the meat gets more evenly brown. At this point you add the 1 cup of wine and stir again until most of it is absorbed. At this point remove the pot from the heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of the olive oil, stir and season with salt and pepper to taste. You can serve this either as an appetizer or a main course. If you chose to make this a main course it pairs great with another cypriot dish called Mougentra.
PORK AFELIA
Serve with hot, cooked rice. Tender, wine marinated braised chunks of pork.
Provided by Pandora
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Shoulder Recipes
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim the pork and cut into chunks. Put in a nonporous glass dish or bowl; cover with red wine, refrigerate and marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Remove the pork from the marinade with a slotted spoon, reserving the marinade. Dry pork with paper towels and brown in the olive oil in a heavy-based saucepan, in batches if necessary. Remove pork from saucepan and set aside.
- Pour most of the oil out of the saucepan, leaving just enough to gently saute the coriander seeds until they are fragrant. Pour in the marinade, deglaze the pan and return the reserved pork. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the liquid to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer, covered, for about 40 minutes or until internal temperature of the meat has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). When the meat is cooked, the liquid should be reduced and thick. If it is too thin, remove the meat temporarily and reduce the sauce by raising the heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 53.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality pork: Select pork shoulder or pork loin that is fresh and has good marbling for a more flavorful dish.
- Marinate the pork overnight: This allows the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the meat and make it more tender and flavorful.
- Use a variety of spices: The combination of spices used in pork afelia gives it its unique flavor. Be sure to include cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon.
- Cook the pork slowly: Pork afelia is a slow-cooked dish. This allows the meat to become fall-apart tender and the flavors to develop fully.
- Serve with traditional accompaniments: Pork afelia is typically served with rice, potatoes, or bulgur wheat. It can also be served with a side of yogurt or tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
Pork afelia is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of spices and slow-cooked pork, pork afelia is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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